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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 293.55 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 293.55 and 163.01 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 293.55 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/293.55 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 293.55 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 47,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851.26/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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