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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.78 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.78 and 163.67 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.78 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.78 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.78 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 48,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082.15/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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