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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.78 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.78 and 160.20 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.78 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.78 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.78 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 46,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,903.36/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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