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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.35 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.35 and 162.14 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.35 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.35 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.35 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 51,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,291.41/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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