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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.11 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.11 and 162.45 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.11 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.11 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.11 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 50,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,862.34/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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