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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.52 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.52 and 175.53 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.52 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.52 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.52 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 55,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,734.29/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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