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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 292.98 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 292.98 and 166.05 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 292.98 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/292.98 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 292.98 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 48,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649.33/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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