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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 316.96 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 316.96 and 160.12 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 316.96 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/316.96 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 316.96 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 50,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751.64/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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