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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 288.63 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 288.63 and 178.16 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 288.63 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/288.63 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 288.63 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 51,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,419.99/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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