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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 325.13 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 325.13 and 114.14 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 325.13 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/325.13 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 325.13 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 37,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,108.14/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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