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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.16 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.16 and 108.74 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.16 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.16 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.16 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 34,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,487.98/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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