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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 325.07 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 325.07 and 108.51 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 325.07 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/325.07 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 325.07 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 35,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272.80/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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