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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 292.16 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 292.16 and 162.93 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 292.16 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/292.16 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 292.16 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 47,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601.63/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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