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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.79, 325.08 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.79, 325.08 and 113.82 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.79 : 325.08 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.79/325.08 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.79x = 325.08 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.79x = 37,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001.22/216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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