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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.37 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.37 and 114.13 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.37 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.37 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.37 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 37,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134.96/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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