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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.77 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.77 and 162.84 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.77 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.77 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.77 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 47,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674.67/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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