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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.10 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.10 and 162.44 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.10 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.10 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.10 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 47,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.45/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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