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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.61 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.61 and 109.13 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.61 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.61 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.61 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 35,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.27/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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