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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 317.07 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 317.07 and 113.57 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 317.07 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/317.07 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 317.07 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 36,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,009.64/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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