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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 287.95 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 287.95 and 165.16 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 287.95 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/287.95 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 287.95 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 47,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,556.38/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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