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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 326.31 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 326.31 and 109 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 326.31 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/326.31 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 326.31 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 35,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567.79/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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