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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 317.91 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 317.91 and 109.24 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 317.91 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/317.91 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 317.91 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 34,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728.49/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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