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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318.08 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318.08 and 162.70 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318.08 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318.08 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318.08 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 51,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751.62/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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