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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 319.02 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 319.02 and 174.30 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 319.02 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/319.02 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 319.02 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 55,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605.19/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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