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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.46 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.46 and 163.69 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.46 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.46 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.46 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 48,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036.47/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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