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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 293.52 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 293.52 and 160.47 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 293.52 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/293.52 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 293.52 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 47,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101.15/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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