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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 325.59 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 325.59 and 108.73 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 325.59 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/325.59 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 325.59 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 35,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401.40/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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