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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 316.73 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 316.73 and 160.44 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 316.73 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/316.73 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 316.73 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 50,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,816.16/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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