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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 313.34 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 313.34 and 163.35 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 313.34 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/313.34 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 313.34 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 51,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183.27/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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