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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.40 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.40 and 108.91 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.40 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.40 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.40 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 34,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,568.03/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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