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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 292.04 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 292.04 and 161.93 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 292.04 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/292.04 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 292.04 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 47,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290.04/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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