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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.70 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.70 and 174.52 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.70 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.70 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.70 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 50,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,907.48/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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