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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 325.76 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 325.76 and 112.84 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 325.76 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/325.76 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 325.76 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 36,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,757.38/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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