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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 326.82 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 326.82 and 109.70 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 326.82 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/326.82 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 326.82 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 35,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.52/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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