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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 288.66 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 288.66 and 174.35 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 288.66 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/288.66 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 288.66 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 50,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,329.25/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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