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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 317.62 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 317.62 and 160.12 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 317.62 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/317.62 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 317.62 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 50,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.33/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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