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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.50 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.50 and 160.88 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.50 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.50 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.50 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 50,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,435.88/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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