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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 318.20 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 318.20 and 109.57 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 318.20 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/318.20 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 318.20 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 34,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,864.63/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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