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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 315.30 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 315.30 and 177.24 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 315.30 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/315.30 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 315.30 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 55,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,883.77/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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