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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.26 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.26 and 108.91 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.26 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.26 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.26 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 34,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.79/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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