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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.50 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.50 and 108.31 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.50 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.50 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.50 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 34,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,280.12/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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