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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.93 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.93 and 162.82 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.93 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.93 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.93 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 47,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.31/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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