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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 316.44 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 316.44 and 165.47 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 316.44 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/316.44 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 316.44 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 52,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359.74/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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