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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.28 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.28 and 108.57 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.28 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.28 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.28 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 35,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.11/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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