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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 293.09 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 293.09 and 163.17 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 293.09 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/293.09 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 293.09 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 47,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,822.68/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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