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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.47, 317.51 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.47, 317.51 and 108.83 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.47 : 317.51 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.47/317.51 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.47x = 317.51 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.47x = 34,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,554.07/211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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