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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 312.47 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 312.47 and 110.93 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 312.47 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/312.47 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 312.47 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 34,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660.73/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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