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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 314.32 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 314.32 and 161.52 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 314.32 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/314.32 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 314.32 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 50,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768.97/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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