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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.24 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.24 and 120.81 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.24 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.24 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.24 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 34,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.46/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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