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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 292.22 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 292.22 and 168.16 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 292.22 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/292.22 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 292.22 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 49,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139.72/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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