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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 325.08 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 325.08 and 111.11 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 325.08 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/325.08 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 325.08 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 36,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,118.01/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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