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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.54 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.54 and 167.09 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.54 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.54 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.54 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 48,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.42/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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