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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 291.87 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 291.87 and 170.34 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 291.87 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/291.87 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 291.87 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 49,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717.14/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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