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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 294.06 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 294.06 and 163.79 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 294.06 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/294.06 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 294.06 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 48,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162.62/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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