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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 317.61 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 317.61 and 109 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 317.61 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/317.61 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 317.61 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 34,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,619.49/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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