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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.24 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.24 and 161.76 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.24 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.24 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.24 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 52,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449.06/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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