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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 315.17 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 315.17 and 177.83 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 315.17 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/315.17 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 315.17 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 56,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045.79/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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