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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 319.44 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 319.44 and 116.58 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 319.44 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/319.44 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 319.44 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 37,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,240.32/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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