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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 293.40 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 293.40 and 168.54 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 293.40 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/293.40 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 293.40 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 49,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449.64/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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