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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 317.40 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 317.40 and 172.90 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 317.40 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/317.40 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 317.40 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 54,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,878.21/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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