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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 293.48 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 293.48 and 166.12 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 293.48 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/293.48 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 293.48 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 48,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750.60/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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