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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 287.38 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 287.38 and 161.75 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 287.38 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/287.38 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 287.38 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 46,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484.64/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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