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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 292.01 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 292.01 and 160.89 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 292.01 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/292.01 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 292.01 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 46,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,979.59/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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