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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 316.98 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 316.98 and 108.76 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 316.98 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/316.98 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 316.98 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 34,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474.74/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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