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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 287.04 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 287.04 and 120.68 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 287.04 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/287.04 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 287.04 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 34,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639.99/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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