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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 313.98 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 313.98 and 161.32 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 313.98 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/313.98 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 313.98 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 50,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,651.25/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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