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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 318.84 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 318.84 and 160.84 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 318.84 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/318.84 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 318.84 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 51,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282.23/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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