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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 317.04 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 317.04 and 108.64 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 317.04 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/317.04 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 317.04 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 34,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.23/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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