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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312 and 112.04 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 34,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956.48/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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