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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 317.19 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 317.19 and 108.76 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 317.19 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/317.19 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 317.19 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 34,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497.58/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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