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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 318.90 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 318.90 and 164.28 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 318.90 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/318.90 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 318.90 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 52,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388.89/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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