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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316 and 172.50 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 54,510
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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