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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.57 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.57 and 161.65 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.57 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.57 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.57 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 51,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,010.66/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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