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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.66 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.66 and 161.76 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.66 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.66 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.66 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 50,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899.40/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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