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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 288 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 288 and 161.99 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 288 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/288 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 288 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 46,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651.68/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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