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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 315.17 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 315.17 and 107.34 is: 161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 315.17 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/315.17 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 315.17 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 33,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831.01/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.11

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