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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 324.78 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 324.78 and 113.77 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 324.78 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/324.78 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 324.78 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 36,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,950.20/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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