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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.61 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.61 and 165.44 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.61 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.61 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.61 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 52,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.40/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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