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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 325.41 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 325.41 and 108.82 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 325.41 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/325.41 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 325.41 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 35,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,411.12/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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