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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 291.66 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 291.66 and 162.12 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 291.66 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/291.66 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 291.66 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 47,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.92/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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