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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 323.92 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 323.92 and 161.56 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 323.92 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/323.92 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 323.92 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 52,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332.52/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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