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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.08 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.08 and 165.66 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.08 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.08 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.08 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 48,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717.29/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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