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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 325.67 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 325.67 and 109.09 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 325.67 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/325.67 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 325.67 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 35,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.34/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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