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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 294.56 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 294.56 and 160.77 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 294.56 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/294.56 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 294.56 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 47,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356.41/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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