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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 292.20 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 292.20 and 168.15 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 292.20 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/292.20 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 292.20 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 49,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133.43/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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