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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 293.98 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 293.98 and 164.10 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 293.98 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/293.98 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 293.98 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 48,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242.12/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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