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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 289.02 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 289.02 and 173.16 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 289.02 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/289.02 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 289.02 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 50,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045.26/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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