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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 314.16 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 314.16 and 161.92 is: 242.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 314.16 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/314.16 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 314.16 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 50,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,868.79/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.57

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