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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 325.38 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 325.38 and 108.72 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 325.38 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/325.38 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 325.38 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 35,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375.31/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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