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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.97, 288.39 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.97, 288.39 and 121.67 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.97 : 288.39 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.97/288.39 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.97x = 288.39 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.97x = 35,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.97/208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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