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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 291.97 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 291.97 and 162.46 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 291.97 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/291.97 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 291.97 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 47,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.45/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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