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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.53 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.53 and 167.17 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.53 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.53 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.53 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 49,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236.58/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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