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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.28 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.28 and 162.58 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.28 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.28 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.28 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 50,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,770.48/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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