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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.48 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.48 and 161.90 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.48 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.48 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.48 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 52,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695.21/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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