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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 318.66 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 318.66 and 109.74 is: 164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 318.66 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/318.66 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 318.66 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 34,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969.75/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.47

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