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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.84 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.84 and 167.94 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.84 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.84 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.84 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 49,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.61/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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