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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.86 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.86 and 176.91 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.86 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.86 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.86 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 56,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054.12/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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