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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 291.79 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 291.79 and 167.93 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 291.79 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/291.79 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 291.79 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 49,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,000.29/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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