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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.80 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.80 and 165.04 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.80 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.80 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.80 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 47,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498.51/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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