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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 317.16 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 317.16 and 120.44 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 317.16 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/317.16 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 317.16 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 38,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198.75/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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