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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 325.59 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 325.59 and 108.92 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 325.59 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/325.59 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 325.59 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 35,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461.63/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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