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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 312.73 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 312.73 and 167.73 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 312.73 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/312.73 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 312.73 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 52,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.20/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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