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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 293.18 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 293.18 and 163.73 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 293.18 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/293.18 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 293.18 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 48,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002.36/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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