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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.40 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.40 and 176.47 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.40 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.40 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.40 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 51,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,422.19/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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