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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.63 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.63 and 177.12 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.63 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.63 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.63 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 56,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079.04/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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