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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.41 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.41 and 161.88 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.41 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.41 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.41 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 51,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,057.76/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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