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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.63 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.63 and 160.85 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.63 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.63 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.63 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 47,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230.39/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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