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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.49 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.49 and 109.74 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.49 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.49 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.49 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 34,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,951.09/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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