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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 294.90 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 294.90 and 166.92 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 294.90 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/294.90 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 294.90 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 49,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224.71/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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