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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.42 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.42 and 162.96 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.42 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.42 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.42 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 51,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727.15/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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