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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.26 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.26 and 160.52 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.26 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.26 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.26 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 47,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232.34/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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