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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.25, 325.92 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.25, 325.92 and 103.25 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.25 : 325.92 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.25/325.92 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.25x = 325.92 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.25x = 33,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651.24/217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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