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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.86 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.86 and 168.48 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.86 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.86 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.86 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 49,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,341.05/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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