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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 325.17 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 325.17 and 79.82 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 325.17 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/325.17 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 325.17 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 25,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.66/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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