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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.38 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.38 and 162.71 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.38 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.38 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.38 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 47,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.15/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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