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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.28 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.28 and 163.02 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.28 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.28 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.28 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 51,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,722.96/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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