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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 317.52 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 317.52 and 171.18 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 317.52 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/317.52 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 317.52 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 54,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353.07/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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