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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 287.87 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 287.87 and 167.33 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 287.87 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/287.87 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 287.87 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 48,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.01/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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