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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 315.23 and 178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 315.23 and 178.10 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 315.23 = 178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/315.23 = 178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 315.23 × 178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 56,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143.70/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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