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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 294.74 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 294.74 and 166.76 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 294.74 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/294.74 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 294.74 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 49,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150.27/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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