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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 316.88 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 316.88 and 178.51 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 316.88 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/316.88 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 316.88 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 56,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566.72/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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