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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 318.62 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 318.62 and 169.14 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 318.62 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/318.62 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 318.62 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 53,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891.39/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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