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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 293.38 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 293.38 and 160.31 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 293.38 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/293.38 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 293.38 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 47,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,031.75/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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