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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.46 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.46 and 114.21 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.46 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.46 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.46 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 37,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,170.22/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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