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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 291.90 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 291.90 and 172.44 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 291.90 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/291.90 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 291.90 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 50,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,335.24/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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