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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 290.89 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 290.89 and 169.50 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 290.89 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/290.89 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 290.89 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 49,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305.86/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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