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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 286.53 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 286.53 and 168.62 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 286.53 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/286.53 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 286.53 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 48,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314.69/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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