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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.72 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.72 and 171.97 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.72 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.72 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.72 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 50,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164.77/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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