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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 291.96 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 291.96 and 164.88 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 291.96 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/291.96 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 291.96 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 48,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,138.36/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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