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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 313.92 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 313.92 and 161.37 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 313.92 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/313.92 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 313.92 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 50,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657.27/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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