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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 326.70 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 326.70 and 109.51 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 326.70 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/326.70 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 326.70 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 35,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,776.92/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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