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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 317.20 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 317.20 and 108.70 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 317.20 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/317.20 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 317.20 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 34,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479.67/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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