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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.82 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.82 and 113.79 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.82 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.82 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.82 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 36,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,049.59/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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