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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 313.26 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 313.26 and 168.07 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 313.26 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/313.26 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 313.26 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 52,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649.61/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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