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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 324.69 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 324.69 and 114 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 324.69 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/324.69 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 324.69 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 37,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014.66/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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