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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.46 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.46 and 163.23 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.46 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.46 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.46 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 51,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.00/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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