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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.51 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.51 and 109.66 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.51 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.51 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.51 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 34,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,927.01/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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