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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 292.14 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 292.14 and 167.80 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 292.14 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/292.14 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 292.14 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 49,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,021.09/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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