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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313 and 165.37 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 51,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,760.81/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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