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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 314.11 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 314.11 and 161.56 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 314.11 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/314.11 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 314.11 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 50,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,747.61/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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