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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 324.90 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 324.90 and 114.06 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 324.90 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/324.90 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 324.90 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 37,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058.09/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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