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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 313.20 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 313.20 and 163.20 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 313.20 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/313.20 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 313.20 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 51,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,114.24/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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