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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 325.08 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 325.08 and 108.54 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 325.08 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/325.08 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 325.08 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 35,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284.18/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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