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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 293.03 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 293.03 and 160.41 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 293.03 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/293.03 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 293.03 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 47,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004.14/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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