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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 287.61 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 287.61 and 121.08 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 287.61 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/287.61 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 287.61 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 34,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823.82/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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