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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 312.28 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 312.28 and 110.53 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 312.28 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/312.28 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 312.28 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 34,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516.31/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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