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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 311.52 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 311.52 and 162.72 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 311.52 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/311.52 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 311.52 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 50,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,690.53/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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