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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.15, 317.39 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.15, 317.39 and 160.94 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.15 : 317.39 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.15/317.39 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.15x = 317.39 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.15x = 51,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,078.35/212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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