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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 287.97 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 287.97 and 167.36 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 287.97 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/287.97 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 287.97 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 48,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193.22/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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