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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.75 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.75 and 173.79 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.75 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.75 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.75 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 55,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220.90/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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