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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.02 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.02 and 161.88 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.02 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.02 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.02 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 50,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,995.44/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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