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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 316.96 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 316.96 and 114.04 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 316.96 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/316.96 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 316.96 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 36,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.12/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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