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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 324.90 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 324.90 and 113.91 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 324.90 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/324.90 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 324.90 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 37,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,009.36/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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