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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 318.83 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 318.83 and 110.08 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 318.83 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/318.83 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 318.83 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 35,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097.07/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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