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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 291.94 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 291.94 and 161.99 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 291.94 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/291.94 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 291.94 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 47,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,292.69/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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