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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 312.80 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 312.80 and 112.48 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 312.80 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/312.80 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 312.80 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 35,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183.74/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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