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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 316.32 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 316.32 and 176.92 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 316.32 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/316.32 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 316.32 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 55,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961.88/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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