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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 293.40 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 293.40 and 163.77 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 293.40 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/293.40 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 293.40 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 48,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.12/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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