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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 291.39 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 291.39 and 161.84 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 291.39 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/291.39 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 291.39 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 47,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,158.56/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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