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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 294.01 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 294.01 and 164.08 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 294.01 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/294.01 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 294.01 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 48,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241.12/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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