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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 311.48 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 311.48 and 167.15 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 311.48 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/311.48 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 311.48 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 52,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063.05/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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