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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 316.68 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 316.68 and 170.14 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 316.68 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/316.68 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 316.68 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 53,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879.10/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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