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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 293.70 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 293.70 and 161 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 293.70 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/293.70 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 293.70 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 47,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285.70/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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