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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 317.03 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 317.03 and 108.51 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 317.03 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/317.03 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 317.03 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 34,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400.93/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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