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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.48 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.48 and 160.68 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.48 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.48 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.48 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 51,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,012.69/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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