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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.71, 315.66 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.71, 315.66 and 162.92 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.71 : 315.66 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.71/315.66 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.71x = 315.66 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.71x = 51,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,427.33/210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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