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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 292.43 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 292.43 and 162.59 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 292.43 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/292.43 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 292.43 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 47,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.19/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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