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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 324.96 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 324.96 and 114 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 324.96 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/324.96 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 324.96 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 37,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045.44/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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