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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 317.14 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 317.14 and 107.24 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 317.14 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/317.14 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 317.14 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 34,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,010.09/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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