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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.73 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.73 and 166.99 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.73 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.73 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.73 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 49,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216.96/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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