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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 312.64 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 312.64 and 167.69 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 312.64 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/312.64 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 312.64 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 52,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.20/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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