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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 289.40 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 289.40 and 170.37 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 289.40 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/289.40 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 289.40 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 49,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304.23/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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