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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 313.75 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 313.75 and 172.76 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 313.75 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/313.75 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 313.75 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 54,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203.45/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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