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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.45 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.45 and 158.96 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.45 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.45 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.45 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 49,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.89/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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