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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 316.70 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 316.70 and 108.40 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 316.70 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/316.70 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 316.70 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 34,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,328.15/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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