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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.52 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.52 and 163.20 is: 245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.52 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.52 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.52 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 51,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.26/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.08

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