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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 318.94 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 318.94 and 161.29 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 318.94 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/318.94 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 318.94 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 51,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,441.83/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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