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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.08 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.08 and 167.36 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.08 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.08 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.08 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 52,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,227.31/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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