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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 312.73 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 312.73 and 110.97 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 312.73 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/312.73 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 312.73 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 34,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,703.65/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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