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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 315.96 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 315.96 and 163.12 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 315.96 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/315.96 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 315.96 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 51,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,539.40/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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