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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 324.36 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 324.36 and 161.96 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 324.36 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/324.36 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 324.36 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 52,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,531.72/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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