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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.39 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.39 and 167.81 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.39 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.39 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.39 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 52,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420.60/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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