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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.53 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.53 and 108.93 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.53 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.53 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.53 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 34,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,588.54/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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