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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 293.04 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 293.04 and 160.56 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 293.04 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/293.04 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 293.04 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 47,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050.50/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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