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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 287.06 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 287.06 and 166.52 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 287.06 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/287.06 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 287.06 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 47,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798.96/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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