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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 292.27 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 292.27 and 170.30 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 292.27 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/292.27 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 292.27 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 49,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,771.69/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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