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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 293.39 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 293.39 and 163.36 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 293.39 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/293.39 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 293.39 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 47,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928.19/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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