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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.11, 325.76 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.11, 325.76 and 108.88 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.11 : 325.76 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.11/325.76 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.11x = 325.76 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.11x = 35,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.75/217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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