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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 290.88 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 290.88 and 169.68 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 290.88 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/290.88 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 290.88 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 49,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,356.52/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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