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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 314.23 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 314.23 and 117.17 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 314.23 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/314.23 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 314.23 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 36,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818.33/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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