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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 294.14 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 294.14 and 164.42 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 294.14 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/294.14 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 294.14 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 48,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.62/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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