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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.58 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.58 and 161.02 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.58 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.58 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.58 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 47,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.27/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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