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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 294.51 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 294.51 and 120.16 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 294.51 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/294.51 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 294.51 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 35,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388.25/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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