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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.33 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.33 and 121.63 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.33 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.33 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.33 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 35,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069.58/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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