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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 316.95 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 316.95 and 165.73 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 316.95 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/316.95 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 316.95 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 52,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528.12/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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