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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 324.82 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 324.82 and 113.78 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 324.82 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/324.82 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 324.82 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 36,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,956.40/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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