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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.63 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.63 and 173.56 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.63 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.63 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.63 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 55,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127.86/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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