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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.68 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.68 and 173.04 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.68 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.68 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.68 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 54,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798.31/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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