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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.72 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.72 and 109.04 is: 163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.72 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.72 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.72 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 34,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.19/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.66

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