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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 292.09 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 292.09 and 162.34 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 292.09 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/292.09 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 292.09 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 47,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,417.89/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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