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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 315.97 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 315.97 and 162.50 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 315.97 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/315.97 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 315.97 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 51,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,343.14/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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