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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 292.94 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 292.94 and 163.46 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 292.94 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/292.94 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 292.94 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 47,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,883.16/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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