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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 291.81 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 291.81 and 162.73 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 291.81 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/291.81 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 291.81 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 47,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487.22/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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