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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 325.98 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 325.98 and 109.38 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 325.98 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/325.98 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 325.98 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 35,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655.69/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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