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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 287.49 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 287.49 and 164.76 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 287.49 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/287.49 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 287.49 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 47,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366.85/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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