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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.36 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.36 and 108.71 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.36 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.36 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.36 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 35,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367.99/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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