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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 291.96 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 291.96 and 170.16 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 291.96 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/291.96 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 291.96 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 49,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679.91/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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