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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 311.24 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 311.24 and 167.06 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 311.24 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/311.24 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 311.24 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 51,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,996.95/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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