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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 287.19 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 287.19 and 161.61 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 287.19 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/287.19 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 287.19 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 46,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412.78/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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