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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 293.54 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 293.54 and 163.93 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 293.54 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/293.54 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 293.54 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 48,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120.01/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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