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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.36 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.36 and 165.88 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.36 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.36 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.36 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 52,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,643.68/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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