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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 325.01 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 325.01 and 54.35 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 325.01 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/325.01 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 325.01 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 17,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665.55/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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