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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 315.74 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 315.74 and 162.12 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 315.74 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/315.74 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 315.74 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 51,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,188.17/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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