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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 318.02 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 318.02 and 170.96 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 318.02 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/318.02 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 318.02 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 54,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366.25/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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