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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.09 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.09 and 165.81 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.09 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.09 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.09 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 52,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,575.49/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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