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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 312.66 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 312.66 and 162.83 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 312.66 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/312.66 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 312.66 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 50,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,911.21/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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