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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.31 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.31 and 162.81 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.31 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.31 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.31 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 51,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,497.62/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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