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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 317.50 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 317.50 and 109.06 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 317.50 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/317.50 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 317.50 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 34,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.55/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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