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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.07 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.07 and 108.63 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.07 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.07 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.07 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 34,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.31/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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