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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 287.17 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 287.17 and 120.80 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 287.17 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/287.17 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 287.17 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 34,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,690.14/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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