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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 317.53 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 317.53 and 81.74 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 317.53 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/317.53 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 317.53 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 25,953.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953.11/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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