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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 287.51 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 287.51 and 161.84 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 287.51 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/287.51 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 287.51 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 46,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530.62/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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