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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 317.02 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 317.02 and 108.61 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 317.02 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/317.02 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 317.02 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 34,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,431.54/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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