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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 293.02 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 293.02 and 166.10 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 293.02 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/293.02 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 293.02 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 48,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,670.62/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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