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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 294.04 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 294.04 and 166.49 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 294.04 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/294.04 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 294.04 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 48,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954.72/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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