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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 324 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 324 and 113.42 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 324 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/324 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 324 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 36,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,746.46/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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