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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.06 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.06 and 108.58 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.06 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.06 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.06 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 35,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.01/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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