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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 316.26 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 316.26 and 108.24 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 316.26 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/316.26 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 316.26 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 34,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.98/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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