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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 318.75 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 318.75 and 170.95 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 318.75 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/318.75 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 318.75 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 54,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490.31/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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