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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.03 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.03 and 174.30 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.03 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.03 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.03 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 50,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.53/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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