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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 292.51 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 292.51 and 163.11 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 292.51 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/292.51 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 292.51 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 47,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712.61/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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