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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 292.14 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 292.14 and 162.70 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 292.14 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/292.14 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 292.14 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 47,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.18/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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