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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.81 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.81 and 163.59 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.81 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.81 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.81 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 48,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,064.38/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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