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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 291.78 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 291.78 and 161.89 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 291.78 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/291.78 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 291.78 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 47,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.53/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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