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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 317.41 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 317.41 and 163.04 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 317.41 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/317.41 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 317.41 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 51,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,750.53/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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