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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.56 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.56 and 168.66 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.56 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.56 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.56 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 48,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499.87/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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