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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.64 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.64 and 121.05 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.64 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.64 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.64 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 34,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,818.82/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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