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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 318.05 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 318.05 and 169.55 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 318.05 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/318.05 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 318.05 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 53,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925.38/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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