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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 291.44 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 291.44 and 173.94 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 291.44 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/291.44 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 291.44 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 50,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,693.07/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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