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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 286.68 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 286.68 and 166.54 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 286.68 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/286.68 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 286.68 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 47,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743.69/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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