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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.62 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.62 and 112.17 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.62 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.62 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.62 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 35,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066.02/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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