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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.48, 324.53 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.48, 324.53 and 113.70 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.48 : 324.53 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.48/324.53 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.48x = 324.53 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.48x = 36,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898.49/216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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