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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 292.13 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 292.13 and 162.45 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 292.13 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/292.13 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 292.13 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 47,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.52/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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