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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 312.17 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 312.17 and 162.75 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 312.17 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/312.17 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 312.17 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 50,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805.67/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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