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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.42 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.42 and 169.80 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.42 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.42 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.42 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 54,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067.72/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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