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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 288.03 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 288.03 and 167.40 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 288.03 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/288.03 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 288.03 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 48,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,216.85/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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