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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 324.70 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 324.70 and 113.78 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 324.70 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/324.70 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 324.70 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 36,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,944.89/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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