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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.52 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.52 and 109.76 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.52 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.52 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.52 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 34,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960.76/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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