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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.78 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.78 and 167.23 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.78 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.78 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.78 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 48,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125.45/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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