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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 291.26 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 291.26 and 174.40 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 291.26 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/291.26 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 291.26 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 50,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,795.45/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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