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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 316.82 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 316.82 and 170.28 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 316.82 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/316.82 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 316.82 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 53,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948.11/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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