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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 317.16 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 317.16 and 172.95 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 317.16 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/317.16 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 317.16 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 54,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,852.82/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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