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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 291.23 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 291.23 and 162.32 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 291.23 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/291.23 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 291.23 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 47,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,272.45/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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