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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 317.10 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 317.10 and 108.57 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 317.10 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/317.10 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 317.10 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 34,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,427.55/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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