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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 312.58 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 312.58 and 162.73 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 312.58 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/312.58 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 312.58 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 50,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866.14/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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