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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 288.99 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 288.99 and 173.57 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 288.99 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/288.99 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 288.99 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 50,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,158.55/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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