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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 292.19 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 292.19 and 167.97 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 292.19 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/292.19 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 292.19 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 49,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,078.31/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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