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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.30 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.30 and 108.73 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.30 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.30 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.30 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 34,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,500.03/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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