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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 317.75 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 317.75 and 169.02 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 317.75 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/317.75 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 317.75 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 53,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,705.26/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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