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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 291.04 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 291.04 and 162.08 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 291.04 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/291.04 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 291.04 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 47,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171.76/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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