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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 314.76 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 314.76 and 162.33 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 314.76 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/314.76 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 314.76 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 51,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,094.99/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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