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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 317.64 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 317.64 and 107.35 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 317.64 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/317.64 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 317.64 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 34,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,098.65/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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