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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.43 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.43 and 163.34 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.43 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.43 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.43 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 51,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193.57/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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