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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.80 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.80 and 108.72 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.80 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.80 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.80 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 34,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.50/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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