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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.66 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.66 and 177.21 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.66 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.66 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.66 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 56,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291.64/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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