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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 316.26 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 316.26 and 162.84 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 316.26 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/316.26 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 316.26 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 51,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,499.78/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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