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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.30 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.30 and 163.08 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.30 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.30 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.30 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 50,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,929.88/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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