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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 312.89 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 312.89 and 168.28 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 312.89 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/312.89 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 312.89 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 52,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.13/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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