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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 287.12 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 287.12 and 161.52 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 287.12 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/287.12 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 287.12 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 46,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375.62/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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