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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.80 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.80 and 173.76 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.80 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.80 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.80 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 50,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,876.93/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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