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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 293.16 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 293.16 and 120.44 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 293.16 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/293.16 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 293.16 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 35,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.19/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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