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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.60 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.60 and 162.60 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.60 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.60 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.60 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 50,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,828.76/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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