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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 292.71 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 292.71 and 163.27 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 292.71 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/292.71 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 292.71 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 47,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790.76/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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