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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.84 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.84 and 109.08 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.84 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.84 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.84 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 35,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.63/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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