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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.56 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.56 and 108.16 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.56 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.56 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.56 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 34,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239.13/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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