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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.30 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.30 and 167.40 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.30 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.30 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.30 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 52,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279.02/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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