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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 293.04 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 293.04 and 163.11 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 293.04 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/293.04 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 293.04 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 47,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797.75/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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