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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 293.28 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 293.28 and 163.64 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 293.28 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/293.28 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 293.28 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 47,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992.34/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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