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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 315.70 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 315.70 and 162.95 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 315.70 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/315.70 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 315.70 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 51,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,443.32/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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