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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 324.72 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 324.72 and 113.97 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 324.72 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/324.72 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 324.72 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 37,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,008.34/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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