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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 294.38 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 294.38 and 163.47 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 294.38 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/294.38 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 294.38 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 48,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122.30/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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