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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 290.99 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 290.99 and 174.15 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 290.99 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/290.99 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 290.99 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 50,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,676.34/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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