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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 294.80 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 294.80 and 161.06 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 294.80 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/294.80 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 294.80 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 47,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,478.21/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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