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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 288.12 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 288.12 and 167.39 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 288.12 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/288.12 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 288.12 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 48,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226.97/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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