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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.58 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.58 and 161.70 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.58 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.58 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.58 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 51,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,190.99/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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