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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 295.44 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 295.44 and 164.79 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 295.44 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/295.44 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 295.44 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 48,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,685.56/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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