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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 293.10 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 293.10 and 168.32 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 293.10 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/293.10 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 293.10 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 49,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,334.59/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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