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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 293.72 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 293.72 and 166.17 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 293.72 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/293.72 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 293.72 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 48,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806.62/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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