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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 317.48 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 317.48 and 113.98 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 317.48 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/317.48 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 317.48 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 36,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,186.37/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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