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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 292.06 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 292.06 and 176.58 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 292.06 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/292.06 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 292.06 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 51,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,571.07/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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