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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.38 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.38 and 161.65 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.38 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.38 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.38 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 46,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454.98/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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