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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 293.76 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 293.76 and 163.71 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 293.76 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/293.76 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 293.76 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 48,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,091.45/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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