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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 325.10 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 325.10 and 114 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 325.10 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/325.10 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 325.10 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 37,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.40/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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