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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.39, 326.04 and 109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.39, 326.04 and 109.21 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.39 : 326.04 = 109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.39/326.04 = 109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.39x = 326.04 × 109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.39x = 35,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.83/217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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