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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 312.53 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 312.53 and 160.14 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 312.53 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/312.53 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 312.53 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 50,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.55/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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