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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.64 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.64 and 165.80 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.64 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.64 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.64 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 48,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.61/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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