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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 317.61 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 317.61 and 163.74 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 317.61 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/317.61 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 317.61 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 52,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,005.46/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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