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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 317.76 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 317.76 and 109.18 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 317.76 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/317.76 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 317.76 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 34,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693.04/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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