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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.44 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.44 and 160.96 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.44 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.44 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.44 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 50,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,773.22/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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