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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.40 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.40 and 165.70 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.40 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.40 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.40 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 52,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593.18/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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