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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 318.20 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 318.20 and 164.08 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 318.20 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/318.20 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 318.20 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 52,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210.26/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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