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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.63 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.63 and 166.36 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.63 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.63 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.63 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 48,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,848.29/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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