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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.76 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.76 and 107.46 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.76 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.76 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.76 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 35,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,006.17/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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