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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 293.33 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 293.33 and 160.36 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 293.33 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/293.33 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 293.33 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 47,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,038.07/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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