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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 324.97 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 324.97 and 113.84 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 324.97 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/324.97 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 324.97 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 36,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,995.72/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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