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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 291.06 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 291.06 and 172.56 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 291.06 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/291.06 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 291.06 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 50,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225.31/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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