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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.15, 325.80 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.15, 325.80 and 107.51 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.15 : 325.80 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.15/325.80 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.15x = 325.80 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.15x = 35,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025.13/217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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