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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.94 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.94 and 164.32 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.94 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.94 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.94 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 48,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,464.54/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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