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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.53, 317.13 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.53, 317.13 and 108.74 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.53 : 317.13 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.53/317.13 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.53x = 317.13 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.53x = 34,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,483.91/211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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