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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 319.02 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 319.02 and 161.29 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 319.02 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/319.02 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 319.02 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 51,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,454.74/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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