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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 291.83 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 291.83 and 172.31 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 291.83 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/291.83 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 291.83 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 50,285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285.34/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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