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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 312.45 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 312.45 and 164.97 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 312.45 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/312.45 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 312.45 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 51,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544.88/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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