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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 291.62 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 291.62 and 161.96 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 291.62 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/291.62 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 291.62 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 47,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230.78/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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