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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 324.84 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 324.84 and 113.83 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 324.84 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/324.84 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 324.84 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 36,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,976.54/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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