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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.10 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.10 and 166.73 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.10 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.10 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.10 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 47,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866.75/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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