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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 291.36 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 291.36 and 162.60 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 291.36 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/291.36 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 291.36 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 47,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375.14/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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