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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 291.84 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 291.84 and 176.74 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 291.84 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/291.84 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 291.84 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 51,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,579.80/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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