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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 325.84 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 325.84 and 108.97 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 325.84 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/325.84 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 325.84 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 35,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.78/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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