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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 311.85 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 311.85 and 162.30 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 311.85 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/311.85 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 311.85 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 50,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,613.26/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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