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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 325.91 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 325.91 and 108.98 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 325.91 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/325.91 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 325.91 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 35,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.67/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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