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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 294.60 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 294.60 and 163.49 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 294.60 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/294.60 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 294.60 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 48,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164.89/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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