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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 288.14 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 288.14 and 167.76 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 288.14 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/288.14 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 288.14 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 48,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338.37/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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