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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 291.85 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 291.85 and 170.17 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 291.85 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/291.85 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 291.85 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 49,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.11/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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