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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.83 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.83 and 166.97 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.83 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.83 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.83 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 49,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,227.77/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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