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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 318.59 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 318.59 and 109.66 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 318.59 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/318.59 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 318.59 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 34,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.99/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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