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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.48 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.48 and 162.32 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.48 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.48 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.48 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 51,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,208.71/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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