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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 291.52 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 291.52 and 169.68 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 291.52 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/291.52 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 291.52 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 49,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.11/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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