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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 293.61 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 293.61 and 168.59 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 293.61 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/293.61 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 293.61 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 49,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499.71/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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