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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 317.80 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 317.80 and 160.85 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 317.80 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/317.80 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 317.80 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 51,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,118.13/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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