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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 316.73 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 316.73 and 161.85 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 316.73 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/316.73 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 316.73 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 51,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,262.75/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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