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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 316.74 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 316.74 and 163.32 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 316.74 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/316.74 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 316.74 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 51,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,729.98/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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