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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 313.86 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 313.86 and 161.19 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 313.86 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/313.86 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 313.86 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 50,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,591.09/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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