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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 287.78 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 287.78 and 121.24 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 287.78 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/287.78 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 287.78 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 34,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.40/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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