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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 317.20 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 317.20 and 163.95 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 317.20 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/317.20 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 317.20 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 52,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004.94/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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