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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.72 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.72 and 160.74 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.72 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.72 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.72 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 47,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.95/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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