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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 318.30 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 318.30 and 161.04 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 318.30 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/318.30 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 318.30 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 51,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259.03/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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