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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.76 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.76 and 109.31 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.76 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.76 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.76 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 35,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.65/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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