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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 291.22 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 291.22 and 169.78 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 291.22 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/291.22 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 291.22 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 49,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,443.33/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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