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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 317.59 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 317.59 and 108.94 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 317.59 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/317.59 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 317.59 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 34,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598.25/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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