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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 288.16 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 288.16 and 121.51 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 288.16 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/288.16 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 288.16 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 35,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014.32/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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