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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 287.96 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 287.96 and 162.10 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 287.96 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/287.96 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 287.96 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 46,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678.32/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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