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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 317.80 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 317.80 and 170.89 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 317.80 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/317.80 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 317.80 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 54,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307.62/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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