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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 288.10 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 288.10 and 121.46 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 288.10 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/288.10 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 288.10 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 34,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,993.50/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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