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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 291.21 and 128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 291.21 and 128.17 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 291.21 = 128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/291.21 = 128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 291.21 × 128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 37,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.39/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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