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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.51 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.51 and 170.03 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.51 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.51 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.51 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 53,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,814.83/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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