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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.54 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.54 and 164.84 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.54 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.54 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.54 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 48,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,057.45/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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