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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 312.99 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 312.99 and 168.58 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 312.99 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/312.99 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 312.99 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 52,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,763.85/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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