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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 316.83 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 316.83 and 177.34 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 316.83 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/316.83 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 316.83 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 56,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186.63/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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