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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.61 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.61 and 113.79 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.61 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.61 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.61 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 36,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,026.48/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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