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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 313.92 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 313.92 and 113.17 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 313.92 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/313.92 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 313.92 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 35,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,526.33/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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