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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 287.88 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 287.88 and 169.42 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 287.88 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/287.88 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 287.88 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 48,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772.63/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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