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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 291.60 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 291.60 and 171.78 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 291.60 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/291.60 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 291.60 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 50,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,091.05/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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