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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 325.22 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 325.22 and 113.92 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 325.22 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/325.22 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 325.22 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 37,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049.51/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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