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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 311.63 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 311.63 and 166.73 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 311.63 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/311.63 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 311.63 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 51,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,955.68/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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