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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.26 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.26 and 165.24 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.26 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.26 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.26 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 52,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258.80/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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