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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 317.64 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 317.64 and 174.80 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 317.64 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/317.64 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 317.64 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 55,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523.47/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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