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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 325.98 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 325.98 and 109.10 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 325.98 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/325.98 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 325.98 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 35,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.42/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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