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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 288.11 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 288.11 and 169.97 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 288.11 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/288.11 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 288.11 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 48,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.21/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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