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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 319.64 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 319.64 and 169.76 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 319.64 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/319.64 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 319.64 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 54,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262.09/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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