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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.70 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.70 and 109.70 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.70 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.70 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.70 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 34,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961.39/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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