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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 317.16 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 317.16 and 113.64 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 317.16 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/317.16 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 317.16 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 36,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042.06/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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