Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318 and 170.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212, 318 and 170.84 is: 256.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212 : 318 = 170.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212/318 = 170.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212x = 318 × 170.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212x = 54,327.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,327.12/212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256.26
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