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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291.58 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291.58 and 169.56 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291.58 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291.58 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291.58 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 49,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,439.88/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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