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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 292.50 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 292.50 and 164.72 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 292.50 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/292.50 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 292.50 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 48,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,181.95/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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