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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 312.14 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 312.14 and 167.32 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 312.14 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/312.14 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 312.14 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 52,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,227.26/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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