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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.62 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.62 and 162.97 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.62 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.62 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.62 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 50,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946.09/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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