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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.24 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.24 and 162.31 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.24 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.24 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.24 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 51,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166.60/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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