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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 325.95 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 325.95 and 108.91 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 325.95 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/325.95 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 325.95 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 35,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499.21/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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