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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 325.94 and 101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 325.94 and 101.67 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 325.94 = 101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/325.94 = 101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 325.94 × 101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 33,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137.81/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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