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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.24 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.24 and 162.12 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.24 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.24 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.24 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 51,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,106.71/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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