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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 312.96 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 312.96 and 160.76 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 312.96 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/312.96 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 312.96 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 50,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,311.45/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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