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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.72 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.72 and 174.08 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.72 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.72 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.72 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 55,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482.78/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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