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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.34 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.34 and 176.58 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.34 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.34 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.34 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 56,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,035.90/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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