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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 312.71 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 312.71 and 167.51 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 312.71 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/312.71 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 312.71 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 52,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379.65/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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