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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 288.48 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 288.48 and 174.39 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 288.48 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/288.48 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 288.48 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 50,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308.03/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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