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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 312.32 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 312.32 and 110.70 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 312.32 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/312.32 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 312.32 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 34,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.10/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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