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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.82 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.82 and 175.16 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.82 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.82 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.82 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 55,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669.35/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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