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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.67 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.67 and 107.42 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.67 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.67 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.67 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 34,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981.31/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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