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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 291.72 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 291.72 and 169.61 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 291.72 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/291.72 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 291.72 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 49,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477.17/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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