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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.58 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.58 and 120.45 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.58 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.58 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.58 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 38,252.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252.51/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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