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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 325.32 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 325.32 and 112.63 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 325.32 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/325.32 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 325.32 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 36,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.78/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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