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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.50 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.50 and 174.78 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.50 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.50 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.50 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 51,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,123.15/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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