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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.41 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.41 and 163.42 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.41 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.41 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.41 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 51,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707.72/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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