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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 291.41 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 291.41 and 164.62 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 291.41 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/291.41 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 291.41 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 47,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,969.63/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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