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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 316.85 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 316.85 and 163.36 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 316.85 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/316.85 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 316.85 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 51,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,760.62/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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