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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 317.18 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 317.18 and 101.70 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 317.18 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/317.18 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 317.18 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 32,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257.21/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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