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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 293.73 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 293.73 and 163.74 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 293.73 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/293.73 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 293.73 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 48,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095.35/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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