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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 287.24 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 287.24 and 169.60 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 287.24 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/287.24 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 287.24 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 48,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715.90/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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