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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.11 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.11 and 164.78 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.11 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.11 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.11 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 51,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.89/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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