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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 318.44 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 318.44 and 169.02 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 318.44 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/318.44 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 318.44 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 53,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822.73/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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