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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 313.08 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 313.08 and 162.88 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 313.08 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/313.08 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 313.08 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 50,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,994.47/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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