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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.15 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.15 and 165.50 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.15 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.15 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.15 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 51,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,660.83/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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