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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 287.01 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 287.01 and 168.79 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 287.01 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/287.01 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 287.01 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 48,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444.42/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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