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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 317.10 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 317.10 and 160.02 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 317.10 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/317.10 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 317.10 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 50,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,742.34/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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