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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 325.04 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 325.04 and 113.94 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 325.04 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/325.04 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 325.04 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 37,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.06/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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