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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.43, 294.34 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.43, 294.34 and 166.73 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.43 : 294.34 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.43/294.34 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.43x = 294.34 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.43x = 49,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.25/213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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