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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 294.38 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 294.38 and 166.74 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 294.38 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/294.38 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 294.38 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 49,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,084.92/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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