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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 316.95 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 316.95 and 165.63 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 316.95 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/316.95 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 316.95 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 52,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.43/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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