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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 315.36 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 315.36 and 162.24 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 315.36 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/315.36 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 315.36 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 51,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164.01/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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