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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 293.28 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 293.28 and 163.34 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 293.28 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/293.28 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 293.28 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 47,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904.36/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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