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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.14 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.14 and 113.98 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.14 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.14 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.14 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 37,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059.46/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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