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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.25, 325.65 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.25, 325.65 and 107.49 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.25 : 325.65 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.25/325.65 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.25x = 325.65 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.25x = 35,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,005.74/217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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