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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 316.49 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 316.49 and 170.49 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 316.49 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/316.49 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 316.49 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 53,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958.38/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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