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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 317.76 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 317.76 and 116.16 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 317.76 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/317.76 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 317.76 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 36,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911.00/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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