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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 325.27 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 325.27 and 113.83 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 325.27 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/325.27 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 325.27 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 37,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,024.91/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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