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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 317.64 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 317.64 and 159.76 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 317.64 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/317.64 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 317.64 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 50,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,746.17/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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