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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.43 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.43 and 109.55 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.43 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.43 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.43 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 34,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,883.15/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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