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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 288.06 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 288.06 and 121.41 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 288.06 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/288.06 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 288.06 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 34,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973.36/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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