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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 292.17 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 292.17 and 164.79 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 292.17 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/292.17 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 292.17 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 48,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.69/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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