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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.68 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.68 and 159.51 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.68 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.68 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.68 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 50,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,672.82/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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