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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 294.84 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 294.84 and 164.54 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 294.84 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/294.84 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 294.84 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 48,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512.97/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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