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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.79, 325.17 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.79, 325.17 and 72.50 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.79 : 325.17 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.79/325.17 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.79x = 325.17 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.79x = 23,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.83/216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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