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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 313.16 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 313.16 and 159.92 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 313.16 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/313.16 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 313.16 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 50,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080.55/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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