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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 318.05 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 318.05 and 169.43 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 318.05 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/318.05 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 318.05 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 53,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886.36/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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