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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 288.27 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 288.27 and 167.61 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 288.27 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/288.27 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 288.27 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 48,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.93/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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