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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 325.80 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 325.80 and 108.92 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 325.80 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/325.80 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 325.80 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 35,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486.14/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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