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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 325.50 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 325.50 and 108.80 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 325.50 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/325.50 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 325.50 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 35,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.40/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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