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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 291.74 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 291.74 and 162.09 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 291.74 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/291.74 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 291.74 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 47,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287.33/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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