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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 294.93 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 294.93 and 120.47 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 294.93 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/294.93 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 294.93 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 35,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528.88/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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