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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.90 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.90 and 109.66 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.90 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.90 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.90 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 35,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,846.90/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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