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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 324.99 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 324.99 and 108.51 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 324.99 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/324.99 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 324.99 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 35,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264.66/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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