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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.60 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.60 and 167.87 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.60 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.60 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.60 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 49,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116.46/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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