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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 318.96 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 318.96 and 164.23 is: 246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 318.96 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/318.96 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 318.96 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 52,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,382.80/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.06

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