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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.50 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.50 and 160.54 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.50 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.50 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.50 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 50,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,971.45/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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