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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 312.78 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 312.78 and 111.24 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 312.78 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/312.78 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 312.78 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 34,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,793.65/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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