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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.52 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.52 and 163.80 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.52 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.52 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.52 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 52,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009.78/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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