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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.06 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.06 and 168.08 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.06 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.06 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.06 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 52,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451.04/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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