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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 288.62 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 288.62 and 178.34 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 288.62 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/288.62 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 288.62 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 51,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471.05/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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