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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.36 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.36 and 171.92 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.36 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.36 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.36 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 50,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090.61/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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