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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 317.76 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 317.76 and 175.52 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 317.76 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/317.76 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 317.76 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 55,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,773.24/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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