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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.58 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.58 and 108.79 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.58 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.58 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.58 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 35,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,419.85/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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