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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 319.58 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 319.58 and 161.84 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 319.58 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/319.58 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 319.58 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 51,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,721.42/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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