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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.48 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.48 and 121.72 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.48 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.48 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.48 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 35,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.79/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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