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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.25 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.25 and 108.16 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.25 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.25 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.25 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 34,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203.48/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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