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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.37 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.37 and 169.53 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.37 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.37 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.37 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 54,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142.80/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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