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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.28 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.28 and 167.48 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.28 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.28 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.28 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 48,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281.66/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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