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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 293 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 293 and 165.94 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 293 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/293 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 293 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 48,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620.42/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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