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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 313.02 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 313.02 and 163.10 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 313.02 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/313.02 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 313.02 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 51,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,053.56/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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