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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 292.11 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 292.11 and 165.50 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 292.11 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/292.11 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 292.11 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 48,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344.21/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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