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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 294.68 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 294.68 and 166.71 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 294.68 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/294.68 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 294.68 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 49,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,125.27/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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