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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.50 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.50 and 174.27 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.50 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.50 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.50 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 55,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679.27/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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