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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 316.58 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 316.58 and 108.53 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 316.58 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/316.58 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 316.58 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 34,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,358.68/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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