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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 316.50 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 316.50 and 177.04 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 316.50 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/316.50 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 316.50 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 56,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034.62/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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