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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.72 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.72 and 164.40 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.72 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.72 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.72 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 52,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,397.57/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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