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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 316.73 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 316.73 and 163.13 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 316.73 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/316.73 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 316.73 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 51,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666.99/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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