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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 325.54 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 325.54 and 113.97 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 325.54 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/325.54 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 325.54 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 37,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,102.10/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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