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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 311.78 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 311.78 and 167.25 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 311.78 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/311.78 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 311.78 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 52,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.21/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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