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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.76 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.76 and 163.52 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.76 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.76 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.76 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 51,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,960.12/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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