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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 294.06 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 294.06 and 166.64 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 294.06 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/294.06 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 294.06 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 49,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,002.16/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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