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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.16 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.16 and 168.35 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.16 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.16 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.16 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 49,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352.02/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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