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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 293.49 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 293.49 and 163.95 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 293.49 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/293.49 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 293.49 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 48,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,117.69/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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