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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.62 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.62 and 176.65 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.62 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.62 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.62 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 55,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,930.13/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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