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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 291.40 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 291.40 and 161.84 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 291.40 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/291.40 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 291.40 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 47,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160.18/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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