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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 316.27 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 316.27 and 173.36 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 316.27 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/316.27 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 316.27 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 54,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828.57/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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