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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 318.80 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 318.80 and 161.60 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 318.80 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/318.80 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 318.80 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 51,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518.08/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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