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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.04 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.04 and 108.58 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.04 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.04 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.04 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 34,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424.20/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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