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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 317.01 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 317.01 and 113.80 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 317.01 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/317.01 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 317.01 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 36,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075.74/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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