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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 311.67 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 311.67 and 162.36 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 311.67 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/311.67 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 311.67 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 50,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602.74/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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