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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 317.70 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 317.70 and 161.06 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 317.70 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/317.70 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 317.70 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 51,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,167.97/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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