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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 324.72 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 324.72 and 113.94 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 324.72 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/324.72 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 324.72 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 36,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.60/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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