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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 317.98 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 317.98 and 109.44 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 317.98 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/317.98 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 317.98 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 34,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799.73/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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