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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 315.66 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 315.66 and 176.82 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 315.66 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/315.66 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 315.66 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 55,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815.00/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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