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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 291.72 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 291.72 and 167.32 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 291.72 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/291.72 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 291.72 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 48,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,810.59/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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