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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 291.60 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 291.60 and 162.18 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 291.60 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/291.60 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 291.60 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 47,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291.69/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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