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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 317.14 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 317.14 and 165.75 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 317.14 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/317.14 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 317.14 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 52,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565.96/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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