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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 316.95 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 316.95 and 163.17 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 316.95 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/316.95 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 316.95 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 51,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,716.12/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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