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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 288.45 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 288.45 and 121.68 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 288.45 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/288.45 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 288.45 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 35,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098.60/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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