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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 293.97 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 293.97 and 168.87 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 293.97 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/293.97 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 293.97 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 49,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642.71/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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