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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 287 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 287 and 168.78 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 287 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/287 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 287 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 48,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439.86/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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