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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.81 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.81 and 112.42 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.81 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.81 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.81 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 35,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166.10/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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