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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.26 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.26 and 114.06 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.26 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.26 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.26 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 37,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099.16/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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