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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.47, 324.34 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.47, 324.34 and 113.74 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.47 : 324.34 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.47/324.34 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.47x = 324.34 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.47x = 36,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,889.34/216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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