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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.61 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.61 and 108.96 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.61 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.61 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.61 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 34,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606.79/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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