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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.80 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.80 and 169.28 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.80 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.80 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.80 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 48,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717.87/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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