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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 316.84 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 316.84 and 108.55 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 316.84 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/316.84 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 316.84 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 34,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392.98/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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