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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.50, 324.68 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.50, 324.68 and 113.70 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.50 : 324.68 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.50/324.68 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.50x = 324.68 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.50x = 36,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,916.12/216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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