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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 316.17 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 316.17 and 119.61 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 316.17 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/316.17 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 316.17 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 37,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.09/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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