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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 317.94 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 317.94 and 160.71 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 317.94 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/317.94 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 317.94 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 51,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.14/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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