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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 318.78 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 318.78 and 174.36 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 318.78 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/318.78 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 318.78 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 55,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.48/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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