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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.15, 323.61 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.15, 323.61 and 161.20 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.15 : 323.61 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.15/323.61 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.15x = 323.61 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.15x = 52,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165.93/216.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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