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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 293.67 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 293.67 and 166.55 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 293.67 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/293.67 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 293.67 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 48,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,909.27/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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