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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.43 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.43 and 168.45 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.43 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.43 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.43 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 52,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.44/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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