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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.62 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.62 and 165.03 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.62 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.62 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.62 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 51,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590.85/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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