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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 317.85 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 317.85 and 162.82 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 317.85 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/317.85 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 317.85 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 51,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752.34/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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