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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 313.52 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 313.52 and 112.52 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 313.52 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/313.52 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 313.52 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 35,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,277.27/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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