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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 291.28 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 291.28 and 163.10 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 291.28 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/291.28 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 291.28 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 47,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,507.77/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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