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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.21, 287.07 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.21, 287.07 and 163.36 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.21 : 287.07 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.21/287.07 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.21x = 287.07 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.21x = 46,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,895.76/208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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