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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.68 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.68 and 172.65 is: 259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.68 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.68 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.68 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 54,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,847.45/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.23

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