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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 292.23 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 292.23 and 176.72 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 292.23 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/292.23 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 292.23 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 51,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641.42/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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