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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 317.07 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 317.07 and 177.48 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 317.07 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/317.07 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 317.07 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 56,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273.58/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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