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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 288.18 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 288.18 and 171.90 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 288.18 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/288.18 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 288.18 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 49,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537.71/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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