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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 294.00 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 294.00 and 168.89 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 294.00 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/294.00 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 294.00 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 49,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,651.56/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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