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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.88 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.88 and 163.48 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.88 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.88 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.88 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 51,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803.54/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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