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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 319.37 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 319.37 and 169.65 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 319.37 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/319.37 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 319.37 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 54,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,180.27/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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