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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 319.62 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 319.62 and 161.92 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 319.62 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/319.62 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 319.62 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 51,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752.87/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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