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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 318.90 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 318.90 and 170 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 318.90 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/318.90 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 318.90 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 54,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213.00/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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