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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.01 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.01 and 161.12 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.01 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.01 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.01 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 50,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,594.08/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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