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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.36 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.36 and 162.92 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.36 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.36 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.36 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 50,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889.69/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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