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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 317.76 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 317.76 and 164.34 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 317.76 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/317.76 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 317.76 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 52,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220.68/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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