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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 288.03 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 288.03 and 121.41 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 288.03 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/288.03 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 288.03 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 34,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969.72/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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