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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 292.32 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 292.32 and 165.26 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 292.32 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/292.32 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 292.32 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 48,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308.80/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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