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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.57 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.57 and 161.93 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.57 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.57 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.57 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 51,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,907.49/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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