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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 313.02 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 313.02 and 112.42 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 313.02 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/313.02 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 313.02 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 35,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.71/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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