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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 293.20 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 293.20 and 166.22 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 293.20 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/293.20 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 293.20 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 48,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,735.70/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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