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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 312.97 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 312.97 and 163.14 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 312.97 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/312.97 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 312.97 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 51,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,057.93/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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