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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 318.60 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 318.60 and 164.52 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 318.60 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/318.60 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 318.60 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 52,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,416.07/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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