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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.72 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.72 and 160.37 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.72 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.72 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.72 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 50,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952.16/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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