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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.65, 318.70 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.65, 318.70 and 109.71 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.65 : 318.70 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.65/318.70 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.65x = 318.70 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.65x = 34,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.58/212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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