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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 292.34 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 292.34 and 168.18 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 292.34 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/292.34 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 292.34 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 49,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165.74/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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