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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 288.01 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 288.01 and 167.19 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 288.01 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/288.01 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 288.01 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 48,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.39/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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