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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 292.44 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 292.44 and 165.12 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 292.44 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/292.44 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 292.44 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 48,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287.69/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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