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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 292.60 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 292.60 and 163.10 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 292.60 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/292.60 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 292.60 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 47,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723.06/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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